While patients around the world love Invisalign for its simplistic nature, there are attachments to help better aid in the treatment.
Invisalign attachments are tiny tooth-colored spots that are bonded to the teeth. They are bonded by using dental composites. They are placed within a precise location to allow the aligners to grip the teeth correctly. This helps to guide the aligners to their new settled spot. Buttons are small auxiliaries that are used to attach or anchor rubber bands. They can be tooth-colored or metal, depending on the location. Metal ones are generally used on the back teeth since nobody will see them.
The good news is patients can still enjoy all of the benefits of traditional Invisalign treatment. The aligners can still be removed when eating and drinking. The attachments and buttons may be slightly more noticeable to others, you’ll still enjoy one of the most aesthetically pleasing ways to straighten your smile.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ATTACHMENTS
The attachments are small: Invisalign attachments are little, tooth-colored dots made of composite filling material that are bonded to teeth to help the Invisalign aligners move teeth.
There are different shapes: An attachment can be circular, square, rectangular, or triangular. The type of attachment you receive depends on the goal that is trying to be achieved, like tooth rotation, intrusion, or extrusion.
Attachments are important: Attachments serve as anchors for your aligners, allowing the aligners to fit more snugly against your teeth and move more effectively. When your teeth shift into alignment the way they’re intended, your treatment with Invisalign braces will proceed smoothly, and you’ll have perfectly straight teeth before you know it.
Not every tooth needs an attachment: When it comes to inquiring about these Invisalign attachments for certain teeth, the buttons may not be necessary for the entirety of the treatment.
The process of attachments is simple: The surface of your tooth is prepped for bonding, your orthodontist will use an Invisalign template to mark the locations of the attachments, fill the template, then cure the bonding so the tiny bump hardens and stays in place. When you no longer need the attachments, they will simply be buffed off your tooth.
INVISALIGN ATTACHMENTS HELP WITH THE TREATMENT PROCESS
Invisalign attachments are used when a patient wouldn’t be able to get the results they need using only the aligners. The attachments are very small and are bonded directly to the tooth using a strong material. The precise shaping of these attachments create new angles of pressure that move the teeth exactly where they need to go.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE ATTACHMENTS BREAKS OFF?
Patients should continue to wear their aligners and call the office to schedule an appointment to have them replaced.
CAN YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH WHILE WEARING ATTACHMENTS?
The answer is yes you can brush your teeth as usually and you can brush all around the attachment without any hesitation.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET USE TO WEARING ATTACHMENTS?
Two-weeks is the average time span, where patients begin to feel more comfortable with their Invisalign attachments. While an attachment will not be needed for every tooth, the typical Invisalign patient can wear up to 20 attachments.
DO ATTACHMENTS COME OFF EASILY?
It depends on the situation, because the attachments can fall off sometimes. We ask all patients to not be alarmed over this, because attachments are easily replaced at the orthodontist.
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